Thesaurus results for SIDEBOARD

sideboard

noun

ˈsīd-ˌbȯrd

Definition of sideboard

as in cupboard

a storage case typically having doors and shelves all of the silverware was kept in the sideboard

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Recent Examples of sideboard One highlight includes an oak sideboard from Walker Edison that’s sure to impress any visiting in-laws. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026 Ranging from statement lights and sideboards for the entry to bed frames, nightstands, and lamps for the bedroom, the new Grand Slam Collection includes architectural and stylish pieces for each room in your home. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026 Made in Poland from heavy mouth-blown, lead-free crystal, this carafe and tumbler set looks beautiful on a bedside table or sideboard. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 Pick up a pretty velvet loveseat for an 82 percent discount, or give your space a mid-century makeover with a charming sideboard that’s more than $900 off. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sideboard

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Noun

In practice, this might mean the kids know candy is in the house but stored out of reach in the kitchen cupboards.

— Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 1 Nov. 2026
Assistant general manager Ed Dodds was elevated to interim GM and has clearly been tasked with restocking the draft cupboard.

— Daniel Popper, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of cupboard

Noun

Fears that Kirk would not work well with the Democratic cabinet were dispelled by Broward Williams, celebrating his retention of the state treasurer’s office at his home at Tallahassee.

— Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
The Best Place To Store Perfume To keep your perfume fresh, store it in a dark cabinet or drawer, preferably in a cooler room than the bathroom.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of cabinet

Noun

Other amenities include a gym, a borrowing closet with Hunter boots and raincoats, and daily boat tours.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Upon entrance, guests are greeted by a sun-drenched, double-height foyer with a floating staircase leading to the upper floor bedrooms—uniquely, each one has its own refrigerator tucked in the closet.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of closet

Noun

Better yet, these types of titles can add stylistic flair to any empty shelf or dresser in an instant.

— Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026
If her necklaces and rings are scattered across her dresser, thisjewelry box gives everything a pretty place to call home.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of dresser

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